by Peter Martyr Vermigli
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
In The Common Places, Part 3, Peter Martyr Vermigli lays down a profound theological map of the grace of God as revealed in Christ—its roots in eternity, its power in the soul, and its visible fruits in the life of the believer. With the clarity of a Reformed pastor and the precision of a patristic scholar, Vermigli unpacks the great doctrines of predestination, effectual calling, faith, justification, adoption, repentance, Christian liberty, and perseverance—all flowing from the sovereign grace of God and issuing forth in the lived holiness of His people.
Structured like a theological symphony, the work begins with God’s eternal decree and moves through the inner workings of grace, anchoring the believer’s assurance in Christ. Chapters on vows, marriage, Christian liberty, and repentance demonstrate how doctrine shapes life. Vermigli addresses the abuses of Rome—purgatory, supererogation, and works-righteousness—with firm biblical refutation, while holding forth a vision of a life shaped by gratitude, not guilt. His treatments of death, suffering, prayer, music, fasting, and the final resurrection reveal a robust pastoral heart grounded in the eternal hope of glory.
For readers hungering for depth, clarity, and the beauty of biblical truth, this volume offers rich nourishment. The Grace Offered Us in Christ and Its Fruits is not only a theological treatise but a call to live with the eyes of the soul fixed on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Here is Reformation doctrine applied to real life, with an eye always on the majesty of God and the comfort of the believer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CHAP. I. Of Predestination; Upon the Ninth Chapter to the Romans.
2. CHAP. II. Of the calling of God, and of his Grace.
3. CHAP. III. Of Faith, and the certainty thereof; the vices of Fear and Security, the nature of our Adoption, Hope, and Union with Christ.
4. CHAP. IV. Of Justification; Upon the epistle to the Romans, 11th chapter. Also, 1 Cor. 1 & Gen. 15:6.
5. CHAP. V. Of Peace and Christian Liberty; where also is entreated of Offense of the Conscience, and especially of the Choice of Meats.
6. CHAP. VI. Of Vows in general; also of the vow of the Nazarites, of Jephthah, and of the Rechabites.
7. CHAP. VII. Of Marriage, and Sole life; especially of Ministers.
8. CHAP. VIII. Of Repentance; where also is treated of Sacraments.
9. CHAP. IX. Wherein is treated and discoursed of works of Supererogation, of Purgatory, and of other Papistical corruptions.
10. CHAP. X. Of Tears, Fasting, and Watching’s, being the outward exercises of Repentance: and first concerning Tears.
11. CHAP. XI. Of Christian life; wherein is treated of diverse Vocations, of Friendship, of the confession of Christ, also of the example of Naaman the Syrian, which is largely expounded, the use of Riches, and of Poverty.
12. CHAP. XII. Of Fortitude, of Mortification, of enduring the Cross and Afflictions; wherein is also treated of Flying Away, and of Banishment.
13. CHAP. XIII. Of Prayers, and of the intercession of Christ; wherein is entreated of speaking in a Strange Tongue, of Music, and of Hymns.
14. CHAP. XIV. Of Death, of Consolation, of Mourning and Burial; and in what state the Souls of the Godly are before the Resurrection.
15. CHAP. XV. Of the Resurrection.
16. CHAP. XVI. Of the taking up of Elias, and Enoch.
17. CHAP. XVII. Of the End of the World, of the Last Judgment, of Eternal Life, of the Equality of Rewards, and of the Restoring of the Whole World.
18. APPENDIX. Scripture References.